IFP Advisors Inc Increases Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

IFP Advisors Inc lifted its position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 11.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 16,189 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,721 shares during the quarter. IFP Advisors Inc’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $4,987,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of GE. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 25.3% in the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,008 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,003,000 after purchasing an additional 2,421 shares during the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 7.1% in the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,251 shares of the company’s stock worth $375,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 4.6% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,116,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares during the last quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC raised its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 348.6% in the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 5,899 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,518,000 after purchasing an additional 4,584 shares during the last quarter. Finally, HUB Investment Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 4.2% in the second quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 9,035 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,326,000 after purchasing an additional 366 shares during the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GE has been the subject of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 price target for the company. Daiwa Securities Group initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $301.00 price target for the company. Citigroup reduced their price target on GE Aerospace from $380.00 to $353.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. Finally, President Capital reduced their price target on GE Aerospace from $355.00 to $342.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $348.22.

GE Aerospace News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace said its researchers used a generative AI tool to design a preliminary hypersonic ramjet engine in seconds, highlighting a major improvement in engineering speed and potentially boosting its competitive edge in advanced defense programs. GE Aerospace uses generative AI to design hypersonic ramjet in seconds
• Positive Sentiment: The company also completed design studies on the hypersonic ramjet, reinforcing progress in high-performance propulsion technology that could support future government and defense contracts. Press Release: GE completes design studies of hypersonic ramjet
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace was awarded a U.S. Air Force contract for preliminary design review of its GE426 engine for autonomous collaborative platforms, expanding its defense pipeline and validating demand for its small-engine technology. GE Aerospace Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance GE426 Engine for Autonomous Collaborative Platform
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary pointed to strength in GE Aerospace’s Defense & Propulsion unit, with military contract wins and rising defense demand seen as key reasons the stock is moving higher. GE Gains From Strength in Defense & Propulsion Unit: Can It Sustain?
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also disclosed a long-term Boeing 787 maintenance deal with Japan Airlines, which supports recurring services revenue and adds to the upbeat tone around the business. Japan Airlines Signs 10-Year Boeing 787 Maintenance Deal With GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: GE Aerospace is investing in manufacturing capacity in India and Mexico, which may improve its supply chain and future output, but these are longer-term operational moves rather than immediate earnings catalysts. GE Aerospace Accelerates India Manufacturing Growth with 100 Crore Pune Investment GE Aerospace invests $41.4 million USD in Mexico to safeguard global engine supply chain

GE Aerospace Stock Up 5.2%

Shares of GE stock opened at $300.11 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $295.31 and a 200 day moving average of $305.42. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The stock has a market cap of $313.11 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.96, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 1.36. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $228.01 and a twelve month high of $348.48.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $11.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 17.86%.The business’s revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.49 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.46 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Company Profile

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is the aerospace business of General Electric, focused on the design, manufacture and support of aircraft engines, integrated propulsion systems and related aftermarket services. The company serves commercial airlines, airframers, business and general aviation operators, and defense customers, providing propulsion solutions for a broad range of aircraft types from single?aisle airliners to widebody and military platforms.

Its product portfolio includes a family of commercial and military jet engines as well as spare parts, components and systems engineering.